I’m Someone Else

“Is that Miss Pearson?” More than twenty executives exclaimed in surprise upon seeing Olivia.

As she had previously served as the PRESIDENT of Pearson Group, it was only natural that they were familiar with her. However, they thought that she had switched jobs due to her falling out with the Pearson Family, which made them wonder why she had returned.

Olivia nodded slightly to acknowledge the crowd as a greeting.

With that, Declan waved his hand and announced, “Everyone, please take a seat.” He felt a tinge of frustration. He couldn’t reach the four independent directors of the Pearson Group, who were the real decision-makers of the company. Although he had attempted to contact them and even went as far as to check in with their families, they remained far from his reach. As a result, he had no choice but to gather the management personnel for a meeting.

“You are all aware that some time ago, we acquired a batch of lucrative businesses from Keyshire Property. I’ve requested a meeting today in order to discuss this matter. While these businesses are profitable, they do not belong to us. We need to return them.” Declan bluntly stated the purpose of the meeting. He had already arranged this prior to his injury and hospitalization. Even the four independent directors had agreed to this particular announcement. He had thought it was a rather open-and-shut case, and thus, already settled. Yet, to his displeasure, there was an unwelcome twist that left him frustrated.

Silence permeated the conference room after Declan finished speaking. Everyone exchanged glances, but no one spoke.

Declan surveyed the room and said, “Since no one has any objections, let’s finalize this matter. Return those real estate businesses immediately.”

“Who said there are no objections? How is that possible?” A middle-aged executive in his fifties stood up and confronted Declan. “Mr. Pearson, you have been an experienced businessman for years. So, how could you say such ridiculous things? You know better.”

“That’s right. Everyone knows that the real estate industry is highly profitable! These businesses can bring substantial profits to Pearson Group, so why should we return them?” another man chimed in.

the best

our hands, so there’s no reason to let

here today solely for this matter, we can adjourn the meeting.

occupied. In addition to the already extensive businesses that the Pearson Group had in their possession, the recently acquired significant amount of business from Keyshire Property had left everyone overwhelmed. They barely had time to eat lunch. It was half of Keyshire Property’s existing

these businesses for the current state of the Pearson Group. If they could successfully absorb these businesses, the Pearson Group would undoubtedly advance to a new level, and

these assets, not in this lifetime! Everyone shot Declan a peculiar look. Indeed, the meeting could be adjourned as there was no room for negotiation on this

his air of dominance. “I have the final say in this matter. If I tell you to return them, then you will return them. Those businesses do not belong to Pearson Group and we should not hold onto them!” Adjourn the meeting? I didn’t say to adjourn the meeting. Who dares to leave? Let me see someone try! People like you are merely employees of the Pearson Family, and you dare to confront me like this? This

you are indeed stubborn!” When they witnessed Declan’s unwavering stance, the executives began clamoring as they started to protest. They had been serving the Pearson Group for a long time and they all occupied high positions. Thus, they controlled a significant portion of the company’s business

would follow whatever orders he issued. Alas, things were different now. The Pearson Family was already under Leah’s control. If she remained silent, no one would pay attention to what Declan said. In fact, they were already giving him

in the world that suggests you should give up something that is right in front of you. Alright, we are all very busy, so

influential executives of the Pearson Group would actually defy him. To make matters worse, these people stood up one by one and prepared to leave

leave!” Thomas, who had remained silent throughout, roared angrily and he sounded resolute. Everyone instinctively halted in their tracks as they were taken aback by his infuriated bellow. It didn’t sound like it came from a person. Instead, it resembled the command of a deity, a god governing all living

if a mountain had descended upon them. Their legs weakened, and they found themselves back in their

coldly. “If you refuse to return the business, so be it. Then, let us find another way to settle this—with your lives! If you don’t believe me, then why don’t you place your lives on the

a while, the people regained their